Writer'S Handbook Worksheets And Charts - 8th-9th Grades, Hamburg Central School District Page 10

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ACCOUNT FOR- give reasons for
ANALYZE- examine in depth and describe the main
characteristics of
ASSESS- weigh up the elements and arrive at a conclusion about
COMMENT- give an opinion and provide evidence (details) for
your views
COMPARE- note the similarities between two or more things
CONTRAST- note the differences between two or more things
DEFINE- explain the exact meaning of
DESCRIBE- use words, images and diagrams to illustrate
DISCUSS- provide evidence or opinions about, arriving at a
balanced conclusion
EVALUATE- weigh up or appraise
EXPLAIN- make the meaning of something clear
ILLUSTRATE- use diagrams, examples and details to make clear
JUSTIFY- show that an idea or statement is correct or logical
LIST- provide an itemized series of statements about
OUTLINE- describe the essential parts only
REVIEW- examine critically
STATE- express clearly
SUMMARIZE- briefly restate main ideas

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